Saturday, October 12, 2024
Kerala

Arts

Arts Kerala has shared the general musical culture of peninsular India from the earliest times. South Indian music is generally known as 'Karnatic music' because of its common features. Each region of the south has its own culture. Kerala's music is known as Sopanam. Sangeetam (Music) appears to have acquired its name from the 'Sopanam' which means 'Sanctum Sanctorum' of the temple. Its essential features were born out of a happy blending of the Vedic, the folk and tribal music of the region. Traditional folk dances are of great variety. One of the most charming is the Kummi, where the rhythm of the song and steps begins in slow beats and gets exciting acceleration as well as complication.

Classical Dance
Classical Dance
»  Mohiniyattom »  Kathakali
 
Folk Dance
Folk Dance
»  Thiruvathira »  Oppana
»  Kolkali »  Margamkali
 
 
Semi Classical Dance
Semi Classical Dance
»  Thullal »  Koodiyattam
»  Nangiar koothu    
 
Dance Drama
Dance Drama
»  Chavittunatakam »  Krishnanattam
»  Ochirakali »  Yathrakali
»  Ramanattam    
 
Ritual Arts
Ritual Arts
»  Theyyam »  Kalam-Kalampattu
»  Poorakkali »  Kottamuri
»  Sarpam Thullal »  Velakkali
»  Mudiyettu »  Parichamuttukali
»  Patayani    
 
Music
Music
»  Folk Songs »  Musical Instruments
»  Music Festivals »  Mappila Pattukal
»  Christian Songs »  Literary Works
» Musicians
 
 
Martial Arts
Martial Arts
»  Kalari »  Chavettupada
 
Architecture
Architecture
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